Lagos Fire Service Averts Major Inferno After Two Gas Tanker Incidents

One of the tankers fell on its side

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has averted two major fire incidents in the Ijora and Omole Phase 1 areas of the state.

The service made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday.

The agency disclosed that one incident occurred at Ijora Causeway, Ijora, and the other at Ogunnusi Road, Hotel bus stop, Omole Phase 1, both in Lagos.

One of the tankers fell on its side

The tanker in the Ijora incident was said to have fell on its while on its way to Epe from a Depot in Apapa.

“The Ijora incident is being attended to by the Sari Iganmu Fire Crew,” the fire service said.

“The tanker, with registration number LSR 463 WD and belonging to PetroCam, fell on its side while on its way to Epe from a Depot in Apapa. The situation is being managed to prevent further emergencies.”

At the Omole location, the rescue agency revealed that the Alausa Fire Crew was mitigating the Optima Gas tanker, which has a mechanical fault to prevent any eventualities.

“Both tankers are conveying 20 tonnes of LPG to their respective destinations. So far, there have been no casualties, and the situations are under control,” the Lagos fire service added.

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